The Hawaiian Islands play host with the most, offering an enticing year-round calendar of unmissable festivals and events that span arts and culture, food and drink, sports, music and entertainment.
Local events can provide visitors with valuable insights into Hawai’i, its people and island life, history, culture, music, cuisine, sports, arts and crafts, the environment and so much more.
And there’s no excuse not to visit now that it’s even easier to travel to Hawai‘i.
From quirky goings-on to world-famous competitions, immerse yourself in the aloha spirit and RSVP to these top festivals and events on your next Hawai’i holiday.
With our dynamic map on hand to help you navigate around the six major islands, get ready to learn about the Aloha State’s best festivals and events…
Arts and culture
Hawaii Performing Arts Festival, Island of Hawai‘i, 26 June – 24 July 2022
Hawaii Performing Arts Festival brings talented young musicians from all over the world to Hawaii Island each summer for intensive study and performance training and the opportunity to perform with professional musicians and be guided by established teachers and mentors.
Aloha Festivals, Statewide, September 2022
Aloha Festivals is the largest Hawaiian cultural celebration in the US, a cultural celebration of Hawai‘i’s music, dance and history intended to highlight the islands’ unique traditions.
Honolulu Pride Parade and Festival, O‘ahu, 15 October 2022
Hawai‘iʻs largest and most colourful celebration for the LGBTQIA+ community, its friends, families and allies, the Honolulu Pride Parade along Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki overflows with joyful displays of creativity, solidarity and pride.
Food and drink
Battle of the Food Trucks, Kaua‘i, 11 September 2022
Battle of The Food Trucks brings together food trucks from all over Kaua‘i for a one-day event where food trucks are given local ingredients to create and plate a savoury and sweet dish.
Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival, Maui, 21-23 October, Island of Hawai‘i, 28-29 October 2022
& O‘ahu 3-6 November 2022
The Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival is the premier epicurean destination event in the Pacific with more than 150 internationally renowned master chefs, culinary personalities, winemakers and mixologists to whet your appetite.
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival, Island of Hawai‘i, 4-13 November 2022
Calling all coffee lovers. Praised for its fine, light and memorable taste, Kona coffee takes centre stage at the 51st Annual Kona Coffee Cultural Festival happening in November.
Sporting and fitness
The Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon, Kaua‘i, 4 September 2022
The Kaua‘i Marathon and Half Marathon is one of the most beautiful destination races in the world – a great way to combine a unique experience and a getaway in an island paradise.
2022 Ironman World Championship, Island of Hawai‘i, 6-8 October 2022
The Island of Hawai‘i provides the IRONMAN World Championship course setting for the ultimate test of strength, grit and heart that calls on athletes to find their spirit of aloha.
Vans Triple Crown of Surfing Pipe Masters, O‘ahu, 8-20 December 2022
The world’s most famous surf spot, O‘ahu’s North Shore is home to the annual Vans Triple Crown of Surfing – the ultimate test in big-wave surfing with three events at three beaches.
Music and entertainment
Maui Open Studios 2022 – Summer Edition, Maui, 9-19 July 2022
The MOS 2022 Summer Edition is a brand-new event, featuring a diverse range of visual artists working in a variety of mediums. Meet the artists, purchase their works, watch demonstrations and be inspired.
52nd Annual Ukulele Festival Hawaii, O‘ahu, 17 July 2022
Hawai‘i’s annual Ukulele Festival is the largest international festival of its kind in the world and is on a mission to bring laughter, love and hope to children and adults through ukulele music.
Jack Johnson – Hometown Shows at the Waikiki Shell, O’ahu, 29 & 30 July 2022
Popular Hawai’i-born singer-songwriter Jack Johnson will play two special shows with all proceeds going to the Kokua Hawaii Foundation, supporting environmental education in schools and communities.
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